PREFACE: I was fortunate to have known and to perform with Steve Lacy. I was also fortunate to have played his legendary #12 Otto Link Tone Edge mouthpiece and to have had his horn and mouthpiece in my possession for a … Read More
There are a few things that make Sopranoplanet unique but perhaps this is the most important: 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. This guarantee has been in effect since Sopranoplanet began, and it will always be so: If, for ANY REASON AT … Read More
This is a kind of introduction to what Sopranoplanet is and how I work with players. It is the same for beginners and for seasoned pros,too. There are things I need to know from you, including what horn you play, … Read More
After 63 years of playing saxophone, I can say that 40 of those years have been devoted to the soprano. I grew up playing R&B music, went to college by accident (changed my life), discovered the jazz of the 1960s … Read More
I received the Open Sky today. I am so thrilled how nice and smooth it sounds. I have spent many years buying soprano mouthpieces from just about every manufacturer. I was never happy with my sound. Today I recorded a … Read More
One of the most rewarding things about being fully devoted to soprano mouthpieces ( and not distracted by trying to be a jack-of-all-mouthpiece maker ) is that I get to spend a lot of time on very specific … Read More
Well, I made it back from this recent road trip and putting first things first, I unboxed the mouthpiece. And to my delight, something magical happen when I played on your work, of my Link. It plays GREAT!!! It may … Read More
You’ve nailed it again! I have the best sop mouthpiece combo that I could ask for. The Missing Link still gives me the most beautiful sound I’ve ever got on a soprano piece when I have to play more intimate … Read More
Forgot to say that I’ve never had so much joy with playing the soprano as now. It’s really a pleasure!
Holy Mother of God. This is perfect. Seriously, I’m really (immediately—right out of the box) enjoying this. I’m shocked that such ease of play can produce tone with such gravitas. The ligature is very good, too! Hats off to you, … Read More
It’s this magnificent, beautiful thing, which was obviously created and meant to be played on my Couf. It speaks with a deeply personal, introspective voice, and I keep finding myself falling into this wonderfully delicate, yet not fragile, singing voice … Read More
Hey Joe! Just a quick thanks for the OS2. It’s absolutely amazing!!
I’ve been working on the written email piece that I wanted to send to you to express my overwhelming gratitude for the incredible mouth piece that you made and sent to me. The problem is that all I want to … Read More
Thank You so much for the fast and wonderful work you have performed on the AXIEME piece!.Intonation is great and the sound is extremely even through the range of my horn……that sound……the SOUND I have been looking for! Smiling now! … Read More
Great. It’s a killer mouthpiece!
The mouthpieces arrived 2 weeks ago but I didn’t have time to reply yet. I just want to let you know that your Sopranoplanet mpc is still the best of all soprano mpc!!! Very easy to blow and give a … Read More
MAN! I am LOVING this piece right now so much, thank you! You kept the timbral qualities I loved in place and made it play in tune and with significantly better response and overall playability. Thank you for saving me … Read More
The fact is that almost all folks who play soprano are doublers on that instrument, meaning it is not their primary saxophone. Typically they are tenor players but there are many altoists and baritone sax players who double on soprano. … Read More
This is a wonderful American piece with a round but crisp sound, in beautiful condition. It’s got a really modern clarity, not too dark. The sound and feel is very similar to the well known vintage Meyer large chamber. Plays … Read More